Comparison

MagicCam vs Hidden Layer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MagicCam

This app combines high-definition camera shooting with comprehensive photo editing tools. It offers professional-level adjustments and custom filter creation for both beginners and experienced photographers. Easily enhance your photos with a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • HD camera shooting
  • Professional photo editing
  • Custom filter creation
  • Multi-scene mode adaptation
  • Stickers and light & shadow effects
  • One-tap editing
Features
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MagicCam is a versatile photography tool integrating high-definition camera shooting and all-round photo editing, balancing professionalism and user-friendliness. Tailored for all photography enthusiasts, it delivers an intuitive experience for both beginners and advanced users. Its core features include high-definition front and rear camera shooting, multi-scene mode adaptation, and professional photo editing. It supports precise adjustment of multiple parameters such as exposure, contrast and saturation, alongside a powerful custom filter function that allows you to create and save exclusive filters freely. Equipped with diverse stickers and light & shadow effects, it helps you easily retouch flawed photos and enhance image quality. Boasting a concise and fluid interface, it streamlines complex operations. You can finish shooting and photo editing with one tap, enabling you to capture beautiful moments and unleash creativity anytime, anywhere, and freeze every unique wonderful moment through the lens.

About

Hidden Layer

Features
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The photos we take often hide a dozen or so layers! Let's go see what's inside. This app lets you view every layer in a photo, and it also has a few useful or fun photo tools! View Layers Pick a photo and you'll see all kinds of layers inside it — maybe a depth map, a glasses mask, and more. Every layer comes with a detailed explanation. You'll discover a lot! For example, I found out that with ProRAW, what I usually see in my photo library is just the JPG preview layer inside… Of course, you can export layers too. For example, export the Low-Processing Rendering of a ProRAW main photo — a special rendering you've probably never seen. It's closer to the raw data and great for editing! You can also export the depth map and use it in Photoshop for more accurate background blur. Photo Tools Oh, and using these hidden layers, we can also process photos. For example, add a depth map to a regular photo and it becomes a Portrait mode photo, so you can refocus and add background blur right in the Photos app! There's also Remove Sharpening and Natural Key Photo — really useful if you prefer less sharpening, or want your Live Photo key photo to keep its colors. This is just the beginning. If you have a good idea, let me know!

Screenshots

MagicCam4 screens
Hidden Layer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MagicCam at Free against Hidden Layer's $0.99. Hidden Layer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MagicCam is free to download; Hidden Layer costs $0.99 up front. MagicCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hidden Layer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MagicCam versus Hidden Layer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicCamHidden Layer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer明伟 石北北 宋

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MagicCam

One-time1
  • MagiCam终身会员$7.99
None

Hidden Layer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagicCam free?
MagicCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Layer free?
Hidden Layer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MagicCam or Hidden Layer have ads?
Neither MagicCam nor Hidden Layer shows ads.

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